The Mamas & The Papas

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John Phillips, Michelle Phillips and Denny Doherty performed in the New Journeymen, a temporary group put together to fulfill contractual obligations after the original trio’s breakup. In 1965, the three of them headed to St. Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands, to write and to rehearse. They were joined by the alto-voiced Cass Elliot. The foursome relocated to Los Angeles, where they signed to Lou Adler’s Dunhill label. After briefly calling themselves the Magic Circle, they took the name The Mamas and The Papas.

They broke up in 1968 and reunited briefly in 1971. In 1982, the group was reformed, including founding member Denny Doherty and two new “Mamas”: Mackenzie Phillips (daughter of John) and Elaine “Spanky” McFarlane, a longtime friend who had sung with Spanky and Our Gang. Another version of the band, including only John Phillips from the original line-up, released the live album 'Californa Dreamin: Live in Concert' in 1995.
Owners of Honest John Studios, built in John & Michelle Phillips' home at Bel Air, California.

The Mamas and The Papas were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 (Performer).

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California Dreamin'

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California Dreamin' - Single Version

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Dream A Little Dream Of Me

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Dedicated To The One I Love

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Monday, Monday

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20 live performances · data from Setlist.fm

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January 13, 1998

Waldorf Astoria New York

New York, New York, United States

  • 1. California Dreamin'


July 17, 1997

Country Jam Festival Grounds

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States


July 17, 1997

Country Jam Festival Grounds

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States


July 22, 1995

Stratton Mountain Resort

Stratton, Vermont, United States


July 3, 1995

Clearwater, Florida, United States

  • 1. Go Where You Wanna Go

  • 2. Dedicated to the One I Love(The “5” Royales cover)

  • 3. Hey Girl

  • 4. I Call Your Name(The Beatles cover)

  • 5. Twelve-Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming to the Canyon)

  • 6. I Saw Her Again

  • 7. Love Song

  • 8. The Year 2000

  • 9. Somebody Groovy

  • 10. Safe in My Garden

  • 11. Straight Shooter

  • 12. Words of Love

  • 13. San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)(Scott McKenzie cover)

  • 14. Dream a Little Dream of Me(Ozzie Nelson and His Orchestra cover)

  • 15. Creeque Alley

  • 16. Monday Monday

  • 17. California Dreamin'

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